“WE KNOW WE LET YOU DOWN” – Castleford Captain’s Heartfelt Apology
Castleford Tigers captain Sam Wood speaks with raw emotion after a sad event, expressing deep regret. With fans hurting, Wood vows to restore pride, promising the team’s dedication to bounce….
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Castleford Tigers Captain Sam Wood Issues Apology Following Shocking Event…
The disappointment was palpable as Castleford Tigers’ captain Sam Wood took to the club’s website to issue a heartfelt apology to fans after the team’s shocking exit from the Challenge Cup. The Tigers, the only Super League team to fall at Round Three, were narrowly defeated 18-16 by Championship heavyweights Bradford Bulls on Sunday.
It was a match that left the Castleford faithful stunned and disgusted. After a first half dominated by Bradford, who surged to a commanding 17-0 lead, Castleford rallied after the break. In a dramatic final-minute twist, Australian fullback Tex Hoy crossed the line to reduce the deficit to 18-16. However, the crucial conversion attempt went awry, and with that, Castleford’s Cup dreams were dashed.
The loss was not just a bitter blow to the Tigers’ cup run but a huge disappointment to a fanbase that had been backing their team with passion. The defeat to Bradford, a club from the Championship, further added to the sense of shock, with many feeling the Tigers’ performance didn’t match the high standards expected from a Super League side.
In response to the team’s early exit, Wood – who has been the face of the club’s leadership for some time – released an official statement expressing his deep regret. The captain’s words were not just a formality but a sincere acknowledgment of the heartbreak felt by supporters.
The statement, titled “A Message to Fans from Captain Sam Wood”, was shared across the club’s digital platforms. It read:
“The whole playing group is as disappointed as the fans were by yesterday’s performance and result. Believe me, no one is hurting as much as us players. We know that performance isn’t how we want to be seen.”
Wood went on to highlight the immense commitment the squad had been putting into their preparation. “I see the hard work we are putting in every day in training, the preparation, and the commitment this bunch of boys have to what we want to achieve this season. We are way better than yesterday and that’s what is so disappointing,” he explained.
The captain’s words served not only as an apology but as a promise to the club’s loyal supporters. “For the fans that travelled and the Cas fans watching on TV, on behalf of the squad, we apologise. We take responsibility. We have already started working on what we need to do,” he added.
Wood also reiterated the pride he felt in wearing the Castleford shirt. “It’s an honour to wear the shirt and play for Cas, and we know we didn’t do ourselves justice yesterday. I promise we are working hard to bounce back and bring that pride back to the shirt and the club you all love.”
As Castleford looks to regroup, their next challenge comes in the form of a tough away fixture against Hull KR on Friday night. Wood, along with head coach Danny McGuire, will be returning to their former club, adding an extra layer of emotion to the already high-stakes encounter. The team will be eager to put the heartbreak of the Cup defeat behind them and fight for redemption in the Super League.
The Tigers will be hoping that this heartfelt apology from their captain will spark the resolve needed to turn their season around. The next few weeks will be critical in determining whether this defeat becomes a moment of reflection and growth or a lingering regret.
For Castleford, the challenge now is not just to recover physically but to rebuild mentally, as they attempt to restore their pride and bring success back to The Mend-a-Hose Jungle.